Byrne, Malcolm
Iran-Contra
- ISBN 13:
- 9780700625901
- author:
- Byrne, Malcolm
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University Press of Kansas
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 22.61 x 15.24 x 2.03 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography, Presidents & Heads of State, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Iran-Contra scandal of 1986 was a pivotal moment in American history, exposing a tangled web of deceit and abuse of power. On October 5, 1986, a Nicaraguan soldier shot down an American plane carrying arms to anti-Sandinista rebels, revealing a clandestine programme that had been secretly funding the Contras despite Congressional bans. The scandal's centre was President Ronald Reagan, surrounded by questions about illegal wars, dealings with terrorists, and unchecked presidential power. Yet, as the affair unfolded, it dropped from public view due to media saturation, legal wrangling, and a concerted effort to avoid another Watergate. Malcolm Byrne revisits this largely forgotten episode through exhaustive research, declassified documents, and interviews, shedding new light on what made the scandal possible and how it played out. Byrne's meticulous exploration of the Iran-Contra affair provides a nuanced understanding of its historical context, including the Cold War and partisan divisions. This book offers a fresh perspective on an event that continues to shape American politics and foreign policy today.
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